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10/30/2026 7:30 PM (CST) ACB Presents Phillip Glass's Dracula 10/30-10/31

Katie Puder — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:30:00 Z

Avant Chamber Ballet invites you to experience a hauntingly beautiful production by Artistic Director Katie Puder. This immersive performance features Philip Glass's powerful score performed live, which was originally composed to accompany the 1931 classic film. Updated with contemporary costumes and scenery, the production bridges past and present. The thrilling narrative promises an unforgettable, edge-of-your-seat experience for seasoned aficionados and first-time attendees alike.

Dracula brings one of literatures most entrancing and iconic characters to life through the artistry of dance, live music, theatrical storytelling, and striking visual design. Audiences will be transported into the mysterious and spine-chilling world of Dracula as the story unfolds through Katie Puders choreography and Philip Glasss mesmerizing score.

This production is an ideal experience for ballet enthusiasts, fans of theatrical performances and classic literature, lovers of live music, and anyone looking for a thrilling and visually captivating night at the theater. No prior ballet experience is necessary, making Dracula accessible and engaging for both longtime dance audiences and those experiencing Avant Chamber Ballet for the first time.

Recommended for audiences ages 10 and up. The production contains suspenseful, eerie, and frightening themes and imagery that may be intense or scary for younger children.

Experience this unforgettable world premiere and discover Dracula through a contemporary lens, where the haunting atmosphere of the classic story meets live music, innovative choreography, and modern theatrical design.

Times/Dates:

10/30/2026 - 7:30-9:30PM

10/31/2026 - 7:30-9:30PM

Moody Performance Hall

2520 Flora St

Dallas, TX 75201

Tickets and Info:
Website - https://www.avantchamberballet.org/performances

Tickets - https://www.ticketdfw.com/event/phillip-glasss-dracula

11/28/2026 7:30 PM (CST) ACB's The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra

Katie Puder — Sat, 28 Nov 2026 19:30:00 Z

Experience the magic of the holiday season with Avant Chamber Ballets The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra, featuring the Dallas Chamber Symphony, November 28December 6, 2026, at Moody Performance Hall in the Dallas Arts District.
Paul Mejias enchanting production of Tchaikovskys timeless classic brings together professional ballet and live orchestral music for a holiday experience designed to captivate audiences of all ages.
The story follows Clara as a festive Christmas celebration transforms into an unforgettable adventure. Joined by the Nutcracker Prince, she journeys through a magical world filled with battling mice, swirling snowflakes, and the wonders of the Land of Sweets. Along the way, audiences experience some of classical ballets most beloved scenes and Tchaikovskys unforgettable score.
Featuring a professional cast of dancers, vibrant costumes, beautiful sets, and stunning choreography, Avant Chamber Ballets production celebrates the artistry and tradition that have made The Nutcracker a holiday favorite for generations.
The experience is made even more memorable by live music from the Dallas Chamber Symphony. Hearing Tchaikovskys iconic score performed from the orchestra pit brings an extraordinary energy to the theater and showcases Avant Chamber Ballets commitment to bringing exceptional live dance and music together onstage.
Whether The Nutcracker is an annual family tradition or your first experience with ballet, this production offers a festive way to celebrate the season in the heart of the Dallas Arts District.

The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra
Choreography by Paul Mejia
Presented by Avant Chamber Ballet
Featuring Dallas Chamber Symphony

Moody Performance Hall
November 28December 6, 2026
Run time: approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission.
Celebrate the holidays with exquisite dancing, live music, and the timeless magic of The Nutcracker.

Dates/Times:

Saturday, 11/28/2026 - 2:00-3:50PM

Saturday, 11/28/2026 - 7:00-8:50PM

Sunday, 11/29/2026 - 2:00-3:50PM

Friday, 12/04/2026 - 7:00-8:50PM

Saturday, 12/05/2026 - 2:00-3:50PM

Saturday, 12/05/2026 - 7:00-8:50PM

Sunday, 12/06/2026 - 3:00-4:50PM

Website:
https://www.avantchamberballet.org/performances

Tickets:

https://www.ticketdfw.com/event/the-nutcracker-with-live-orchestra-2

12/3/2026 7:00 PM (CST) ACB's The Nutcracker: Short & Suite

Katie Puder — Thu, 03 Dec 2026 19:00:00 Z

Celebrate the holiday season with Avant Chamber Ballets The Nutcracker: Short & Suite, a family-friendly and sensory-friendly adaptation of the beloved holiday ballet designed especially for young audiences and families.
This shorter version captures the magic and wonder of The Nutcracker while offering an accessible introduction to classical ballet. Audiences can experience the same professional dancers, beautiful sets, vibrant costumes, and enchanting holiday atmosphere featured in Avant Chamber Ballets full-length productionall in a family-friendly format lasting approximately 4560 minutes.
With live piano accompaniment, the familiar story and music come to life as audiences experience the excitement and beauty of this timeless holiday tradition.
Designed with families in mind, The Nutcracker: Short & Suite is a wonderful opportunity to introduce children to professional ballet in a welcoming environment. The sensory-friendly format and shorter runtime make the production approachable for young audience members while preserving the artistry and magic that make The Nutcracker a holiday favorite.
The experience doesnt end when the curtain comes down! Stay after the performance to meet the characters in the lobby, giving young audience members an opportunity to see some of their favorite characters up close and make their trip to the ballet even more memorable.
Whether this is your childs very first ballet or part of your familys annual holiday tradition, The Nutcracker: Short & Suite offers an affordable and festive way for the whole family to experience the magic of live dance and music.

The Nutcracker: Short & Suite
Presented by Avant Chamber Ballet
Live piano accompaniment
Moody Performance Hall
Dallas Arts District

Performances:
December 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
December 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Run time: Approximately 4560 minutes

Website/Ticket Information:

website - https://www.avantchamberballet.org/family-series
tickets - https://www.ticketdfw.com/event/the-nutcracker-short-suite-2

Stay after the performance for a special character meet-and-greet in the lobby!

2/20/2027 2:00 PM (CST) Avant Chamber Ballet Presents My First Swan Lake

Katie Puder — Sat, 20 Feb 2027 14:00:00 Z

Introduce the whole family to the beauty and magic of classical ballet with Avant Chamber Ballets My First Swan Lake, a family-friendly adaptation of Act 2 from one of the worlds most beloved ballets.
Designed especially for young audiences, this 45-minute production brings the famous lakeside scenes of Swan Lake to the stage in an approachable format perfect for a childs first ballet experience.
Audiences will experience some of Swan Lakes most recognizable moments, including the beloved Dance of the Little Swans and the magical first meeting between Prince Siegfried and Odette, the Swan Queen.
The story comes to life through the artistry of Avant Chamber Ballets professional dancers and Tchaikovskys iconic score performed live by a chamber orchestra conducted by Brad Cawyer. The combination of professional ballet and live music gives young audience members the opportunity to experience the beauty of this timeless work in the theater.
With its shorter runtime and family-focused presentation, My First Swan Lake is an ideal introduction to classical ballet for children while still offering the beautiful dancing, music, and storytelling audiences love about Swan Lake.
Whether your family already loves ballet or this will be your childs very first performance, join Avant Chamber Ballet for an afternoon of enchanting dance and live music in the Dallas Arts District.

My First Swan Lake
Presented by Avant Chamber Ballet

February 20, 2027 at 2:00 PM
Moody Performance Hall
Dallas, Texas
Run time: 45 minutes

Website/Ticket Links:

website - https://www.avantchamberballet.org/family-series
tickets - https://www.ticketdfw.com/event/my-first-swan-lake

Featuring Tchaikovskys iconic score performed live by a chamber orchestra conducted by Brad Cawyer.

2/20/2027 7:30 PM (CST) ACB's Love & Loss: Swan Lake Act 2 & Duets

Katie Puder — Sat, 20 Feb 2027 19:30:00 Z

Celebrate the Valentines season with Avant Chamber Ballets Love & Loss: Swan Lake Act 2 & Duets, an evening of live orchestra and ballet masterpieces exploring timeless stories of romance, passion, melancholy and heartbreak.
This captivating triple bill features Swan Lake Act 2 alongside works by acclaimed choreographers Paul Mejia, Katie Puder and Christopher Wheeldon, bringing together classical and contemporary works centered on the many dimensions of love.
Perhaps the best-known classical ballet of all time, Swan Lake premiered more than a century ago in Russia and remains timeless for its extraordinary expression of human emotion through dance and Tchaikovskys luminous score.
In Swan Lake Act 2, audiences are transported to the moonlit lakeside where Prince Siegfried encounters Odette, a princess transformed into a swan by an evil curse. Their meeting begins one of ballets most enduring stories of love, longing and heartbreak.
Poetic and deeply moving, the work resonates with both melancholy and hope. This breathtaking production is staged by Avant Chamber Ballet Artistic Director Katie Puder from the original choreography and performed with live orchestra conducted by Brad Cawyer, allowing Tchaikovskys iconic music and the movement onstage to come together in a powerful theatrical experience.
Paired with beautiful duets and additional works by Paul Mejia, Katie Puder and Christopher Wheeldon, Love & Loss offers an elegant evening of dance and live music perfect for the Valentines season.
Whether you are a longtime ballet lover or experiencing classical ballet for the first time, discover the beauty, drama and emotion of these unforgettable works performed by Avant Chamber Ballet.

Love & Loss: Swan Lake Act 2 & Duets
Presented by Avant Chamber Ballet
February 2021, 2027
Moody Performance Hall
Dallas, Texas

Website/Ticket Links:
website- https://www.avantchamberballet.org/performances
tickets - https://www.ticketdfw.com/event/love-and-loss-swan-lake-act-2